The development comes as the pet food industry increasingly explores alternative proteins that support sustainability, digestibility and functional health benefits for companion animals.
The acquisition pairs Montego’s deep knowledge in pet nutrition with Marltons’ extensive experience in everyday pet care.
The pet food factory will add roughly 30,000 metric tons of annual wet pet food capacity in Brazil, effectively doubling the company’s production capacity.
The new Corgi Adult and Puppy diets offer breed‑specific nutrition for bones, coat, and digestion.
Condemned batches were contaminated with Salmonella, stolen from a waste facility, and illegally re-entered the market.
The higher margin was mainly due to lower quality-related costs and better absorption of plant expenses as production volumes increased.
As pet humanisation rises, demand for higher-quality, specialised and science-backed nutrition, especially in cat food, is expected to remain resilient.
The validation underscores its fully circular model, which relies on repurposing agricultural by-products to produce insect-based protein.
This investment underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the region and its growing role in advanced feed production.
The findings highlight serious risks to both pets and humans, underscoring the importance of strict hygiene practices in handling, storage, and preparation.